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  • Narcissistic rage is characterized by intense anger and hostility.
  • It is theorized to arise from threats to a narcissist's fragile self-concept.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present empirical evidence on the nature and sources of narcissistic rage.
  • To investigate the role of narcissistic vulnerability versus grandiosity in driving rage and aggression.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted four studies examining the relationship between narcissism, rage, and aggression.
  • Utilized self-report measures and behavioral assessments to gather data.

Main Results:

  • Vulnerable narcissism, not grandiose narcissism, significantly predicted rage, hostility, and aggression.
  • Suspiciousness, dejection, and angry rumination were identified as key mediators.
  • Findings indicated that vulnerable narcissism amplifies reactive and displaced aggression.

Conclusions:

  • Narcissistic vulnerability is a primary source of narcissistic rage.
  • Aggression in vulnerable narcissists can occur independently of competitiveness or exploitiveness.
  • Deficient self-esteem is implicated as a significant driver of aggressive behavior in narcissism.